The 4-H Update
June 21, 2019
PRESENTATIONS CONTEST RESULTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 4-H'ERS WHO COMPETED IN THE
PRESENTATIONS CONTEST THIS WEEK!
All Seniors who received a purple ribbon are eligible to compete
at the Nebraska State Fair in their class.
Top purple in the Senior division is eligible to compete in the
Premier Presenter Contest at Nebraska State Fair.
RESULTS
Clover Kid Division
- Lauren Mlnarik - Clover Kid Ribbon
- Madilynn Warta - Clover Kid Ribbon
Junior Division
- Anna Mlnarik - Purple
- Fiona Spencer - Blue
- Cormac Dunn - Purple
Senior Division
- Delaney Meinders (Team) - Blue
- Maura Williams (Team) - Blue
- Grace Warta - Blue
- Sarah Hytrek - Purple
- Marissa Rolle - Purple
- Grace Turner - Purple, Premier Presenter
What are your 4-H'ers doing this summer?
4-H summer workshops are a fun way to learn a variety of new skills, create fair projects, and prepare for 4-H contests! Workshop class sizes are limited – register now!
June
6/24 Companion Animals Workshop - Cat, Small Pet & Dog, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
06/25 Table Toppers Contest, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Extension Office
06/26 Code Camp, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension office
06/26 3D Printer Modeling Camp, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Extension office
06/27 4-H Babysitting Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 at Extension Office
06/28 4-H Embroidery Workshop (3rd of 3), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Extension Office FULL
July
7/10 4-H Stepping Stones Workshop, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 at Extension Office
7/11 Teaching Trade Show Contest Workshop, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Extension Office
Online Entries for Fair
NOTE: Livestock & Horse ID sheets will continue to be submitted via paper.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & HOW TO STEPS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER JUNE 14.
Supporting Kids After Disaster
View it here: https://child.unl.edu/disaster
LOCAL 4-H OPPORTUNITIES
STEM Workshops
June 26 @ 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
These fun workshops will inspire young minds while they learn introductory coding or 3D printing! Space is limited so register now.
Fremont 4-H Expo Information
Are you looking for additional opportunities to show your 4-H animal or static project this summer? Check out the Fremont 4-H Expo!
Information available here: https://extension.unl.edu/statewide/dodge/frfourhexhguide/
SARPY COUNTY FAIR PLAQUE DONORS
DOUGLAS-SARPY 4-H COUNCIL DONOR LETTER
Can't help fund? Share this letter with friends, families and businesses in the community!
4-H Royalty Coronation Information
The Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Council would like to encourage all eligible candidates to participate in the Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Royalty Coronation.
Additional information on 4-H Royalty Coronation can be found at the below link:
Douglas-Sarpy 4-H Contests | ENTER SOON!
Below is the list of 4-H Contests available to eligible 4-H'ers this summer.
Questions? Contact one of our 4-H Staff!
Shooting Sports: Archery Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 20
Shooting Sports: BB Gun Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 8
- Date: July 27
Rocket Launch Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 9
- Date: July 16
Fashion Show Contest
- Entry Deadline: July 11
- Date: July 31
Trade Show Contest **
- Entry Deadline: July 24
- Date: August 2
** = Only for eligible 8-18 year old 4-H'ers, not Clover Kids.
STATEWIDE 4-H ACTIVITIES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
4-H Clinics, Shows & Programs
- Gage Co. Livestock Judging Contest: June 29 @ Beatrice
- Buffalo Co. Horse Show: June 29 @ Kearney
- Platte Valley 4 Paws Dog Show: July 6 @ North Platte
State 4-H Dog Show Updates
HAVE YOU HEARD?!
Details about the 2019 State 4-H Dog Show have changed a bit due to conflicts at Fonner Park that resulted after excess water damage.
You can find more information by viewing the webinar held earlier this week.
https://unl.app.box.com/s/cv7ojsn8bhimtgfui0eg1921grfgpiga
Questions? Call Tayler (State Show Superintendent) at 402-444-7804.
Poultry Photo Contest
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is encouraging 4-H and FFA members to share their passion for poultry by entering NDA’s annual Poultry Photo Contest. NDA sponsors this annual event to give 4-H and FFA members the opportunity to promote and support Nebraska’s poultry industry through photography. Entries must be postmarked by
July 15, 2019.
Find more information about this contest via the link below:
https://unl.box.com/s/pkw1ystznoy5v460jzbol76r76ysjmyzState Fair Static Exhibitor Discount Tickets
New in 2019!
4-H youth exhibiting static exhibits at the Nebraska State Fair will order advance discount tickets directly from the Nebraska State Fair. Discount tickets will no longer be available through the county offices.
Details on ordering tickets will be available soon. All livestock exhibitors and in-person event exhibitors (contests, fashion show, presentations) will still be able to order discounted tickets when they enter in ShoWorks for State Fair. Additional information is available in the Operations Handbook.
Plant & Insect Identification Contest
If you like plants and/or insects, here's your opportunity to build skills and have fun, too!
Attend to participate in 1, 2, 3 or all 4 contests!
More information in linked flyer.
WHEN: Thursday, June 27
WHERE: Ag Park, Fairgrounds; Columbus, NE
REGISTRATION: Due Tuesday, June 25
FLYER: https://unl.box.com/s/c3dwnh07tqs84q6mby8thc0xojbui627
Ag Youth Field Day
4th Annual
Agronomy Youth Field Day
August 7, 2019, Wednesday
9:00am - 3:00 pm
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Educational Center in Curtis, NE
Open to ALL youth ages 9 to 18 years old (as of 1/1/2019)
Parents/Adults welcome too.
Nebraska Extension Cropping & Water Systems
and 4-H Youth Development Educators along with
Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis
Agronomy / Ag Mechanics Department professors
invite ALL youth to this FREE Field Day to get
excited about Science & Agronomy/ Irrigation / Mechanized Agricultural careers for producing Nebraska crops!
Hands-on activities (for all age levels) focusing on Crop Scouting, Weed Science & Application, Crop Nutrition, Plant Breeding, Irrigation Scheduling, Rooting Depth & Water Movement, equipment technology, precision farming & center-pivot irrigation technology.
Lunch provided.
Register online at: https://go.unl.edu/agronomyyouthfieldday by August 2, 2019.
See what's happening next...
JUNE
20: 4-H Night at Werner Park
24: Companion Animals Workshop, 6pm-7:3pm
25: Table Toppers Contest
26: Code Camp, 10am-12pm
26: 3D Printer Modeling Camp, 2pm-4pm
27: 4-H Babysitting Workshop, 12pm-4pm
28: 4-H Embroidery Workshop (3 of 3), 10am-12pm
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy Updated
4-H Enrollment & Entry Policy: https://unl.box.com/s/4zjd6t9e1wrb20ctr39heukapzfazpq8
Douglas-Sarpy Counties 4-H Council
Ellie Ball
Dawn Bodine
Chloe Crowell
BJ DeWilde
Ken Dworak
Rachel Finney (Treasurer)
Quincy James
Jake Jones
Tracey Jones (Vice President)
Patty Litz-Conradson
Teri Loftus
Alyssia Martinez-Wilkinson
Kim Parks
Makenna Parks (Secretary)
Kelley Penney-Hall
Amy Rolle (President)
Jennifer Tidwell
Rachelle Tidwell
Amy Turner
Grace Turner
Justin Wagner
Bre Wilkinson
Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties
Email: douglas-sarpy4h@unl.edu
Website: www.douglas-sarpy.unl.edu
Location: 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-444-7804
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaExtensioninDouglasSarpyCounties/